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Recordkeeping Requirements for Controlled Substances

All DEA registrants are subject to a host of regulations which include maintaining a clear and complete record of the inventory of controlled substances. The form and period is also prescribed by the Act. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) maintains a strict vigil over the manufacturing, prescribing, administering, dispensing and usage of the controlled substance drugs in tune with the stipulations of the Controlled Substances Act. The prescribed protocols for controlled substances require clear recordkeeping in the stipulated manner. This is applicable to veterinary controlled substances too with specific inventories and records in the form of a veterinary controlled drug log . Moreover, the inventory requirements also extend to the samples of controlled substances provided to healthcare practitioners by the pharmaceutical companies. That’s not all either. Records of controlled substances listed in Schedule I and II have to be maintained separately from all other records of co...

Can Your DEA License be Revoked?

Getting a DEA license is not the end of the road for those dealing with controlled substances. Not only does the license have to be renewed periodically, but it can also be suspended or revoked in the future. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is responsible for preventing misuse and abuse of controlled substances. Towards this end, it cracks down heavily on both pharmacies and physicians that are guilty of aiding drug diversion in any form. And the age-old weapon in its arsenal is – revocation of license! Indeed, when it comes to controlled substance drugs , all those who are involved in prescribing, dispensing, administering or otherwise handling them must mandatorily get themselves registered with the DEA under the Controlled Substances Act. The registrants get a DEA number which allows them to deal with the controlled substances. Needless to say, prescribing, dispensing or administering controlled substances without a DEA license is illegal and can lead to harsh consequences...

How to Maintain Inventory Control of Controlled Substances

Diversion of controlled substances is quite rampant in veterinary clinics and hospitals. Get the right assistance for maintaining the drug log and complying with other requirements to ensure safety for everyone! Many veterinary practices commonly use controlled substance drugs like anesthetics, analgesics, anabolic steroids and euthanasia solutions to ensure the best health, life and even death for the pets. It follows that they have to comply with the varied provisions of the Controlled Substance Act and Code of Federal Regulations related to ordering, storage, accounting, shortage, disposal and more. Any inadvertent non-compliance can also lead to penalties, heavy legal expenses and other damaging exposure. Many of the regulatory requirements can get quite intimidating and maintaining regular compliance is quite an uphill task. Take the controlled drug log for recording the inventory of controlled drugs for instance. Every purchase, sale and in-facility dispensing has to be carefull...

Veterinary Collective Measures Will Empower DEA Efforts

When it comes to controlled substances, veterinary practitioners need to follow the most rigid rules. Compare the federal state regulations, pharmacy board and veterinary boards-controlled substance regulations or veterinary DEA regulation. You must follow the one that applies to your practice but meeting the stricter requirement will keep you in the safe book of the regulators. Home veterinarians must have a DEA license if dealing and dispensing controlled substances. They can have one registration if they only prescribe drugs in one state or different locations within the state. But if they store and dispense controlled substances in different locations within one state, they must have different DEA licenses. If they practice in different states, then they must have multiple DEA licenses along with state licenses, name of the animal and owner. Veterinary DEA regulations The license allows DEA veterinarians to transport, administer, and dispense controlled substances to unregistered ...